June 18, 2023: A first look at UVA’s next master plan; a last look at campaign finance reports before Tuesday’s primary

Welcome to another Sunday edition of Charlottesville Community Engagement, an irregularly produced newsletter that is usually podcast as well. This particular installment of the podcast is slightly longer than what you’ll read in the written version to make up some production changes this week. This is due to a recent break in the space time continuum. Or at least, a readjustment of gravity. Town Crier Productions is nearly in its fourth year of existence and continues to plot the way to expansion at a time when there seems to be a lot to know. I’m Sean Tubbs, looking for my astrolabe.In today’s edition:* The Democratic primary for City Council and area General Assembly races is in two days and the latest campaign finance reports are in * Charlottesville City Council learns how the city’s transit agency is hiring a third party firm for a microtransit pilot in Albemarle County * Charlottesville picks a new city attorney* Council agrees to pay half of CRHA's purchase of a single family home in Fry's Spring* The University of Virginia is about to have a new person running parking and transportation, and Charlottesville gets a bike and pedestrian coordinator* A deep look at what’s in the University of Virginia’s next master plan document  This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit communityengagement.substack.com/subscribe